Disp fx of prox phalanx of r great toe, 7thG

This code signifies a break in the upper part of the great toe's first bone on the right foot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the right great toe's proximal phalanx. This is appropriate when the physician notes that the healing process is prolonged or slower than anticipated, requiring continued management.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and specifies the "proximal phalanx" of the "right great toe."
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and explicitly mentions "delayed healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.